Job description
Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor with a particular interest in Probate?Do you want to work for a firm who genuinely care about their staff, have high quality work and offer THE best benefits package in Sussex?
The successful Probate Manager or Private Client Solicitor will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Manage and oversee probate cases
- Advise client on estate administration, inheritance tax and legal responsibilities for executors and administrators
- Apply for grants of probate through the probate registry
- Interpret Wills and advise on the distribution of assets
- Handle intestacy cases
- Distribute estate assets
- Managing and mentoring junior staff
- Liaise with third parties (e.g. HMRC, banks, estate agents etc.)
- Keep up to date with changes in probate law and tax legislation
To be considered, the successful Probate Manager or Private Client Solicitor will offer the following background/skill set:
- Be a qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE
- Demonstrate solid technical knowledge relating to Probate law within England and Wales
- Be a keen team player
- Ideally to have managed/mentored junior staff (not essential)
- Be client centric with excellent communication skills
- Private medical insurance
- Long-term sickness/injury cover, ensuring that up to 75% of salary is paid for up to 5 years
- Death in service
- Pension
- Annual health checks, flu vaccinations
- Regular staff parties and events - there is a dedicated social committee in place
- Local discounts
- Legal discounts
- Parking space
- etc.
If you think this might be your next step, please get in touch today!
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